Royal Palm Ranger Guided Tours

Royal Palm and surrounding areas offer many exciting ranger guided tours! These programs can vary greatly by season, and are subject to rescheduling or cancellation in the case of inclement weather.

Check our program calendar to see scheduled programs for the Royal Palm area. You can also check the current status of programs by calling the main park line at (305) 242-7700.

Program Descriptions

Below are the summaries of all ranger-led programs available in Royal Palm and other areas nearby. ** Available programs for Royal Palm will be updated on a monthly basis.**

**Programs not offered regularly/daily, please check program calendar**

Programs

Anhinga Amble- 10:00 AM

Interested in seeing wildlife? Take a stroll with a ranger and explore the renowned Anhinga Trail where alligators, wading birds and other wildlife are easily spotted! Meet at the Royal Palm benches. Not offered daily. check program calendar or with information desk at 305-242-7700 for specific dates. Wheelchair accessible. 0.7 miles, 1 hour.

Precious Pinelands- 10:00 AM

Take a walk through one of the most unique landscapes on the globe. Forged by fire, altered by humans, and constrained by geology the pine rock lands represent the story of South Florida. Meet the ranger at the Pinelands Trailhead. Not offered daily. Check program calendar or with information desk at 305-242-7700 for specific dates.
Wheelchair accessible. 0.5 miles, 1 hour.

Glades Glimpse- 1:30 PM

The Everglades is a place like no other! Sit in the shade as a ranger reveals the amazing wonders of the Everglades. Topics vary daily. Meet at the Royal Palm benches. Not offered daily. Check program calendar or with information desk at 305-242-7700 for specific dates. Wheelchair accessible. 20 minutes.

Nike Open House- 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Everglades National Park houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida, a historic Nike Hercules missile site called “Alpha Battery” or “HM69”. Drop by the site while it’s open. Daily until April 15th. Wheelchair accessible.

Nike Missile Site Tour- 2:00 PM

Step into the Cold War for a tour of the historic Nike Missile Site, HM69. See an actual missile and many of the original support buildings. Guided tours begin at the Daniel Beard Center and are conducted several afternoons a week, throughout April. Not offered daily. Check program calendar or with information desk at 305-242-7700 for specific dates. Wheelchair accessible. 1 hour 30 minutes.

Wet Walk (Royal Palm)- 2:00 PM

Wade through the River of Grass into the shadows of a "gator hole" or a cypress dome. Wear lace-up shoes, socks and long pants that can get wet or muddy. Call (305) 242-7700 or stop by the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center for reservations, no greater than one week in advance (ages 12 and up). Not offered daily. Check program calendar or with information desk at 305-242-7700 for specific dates. Participants will need their own transportation to reach the hike site. 2 hours.

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